[pct-l] Desert Water Capacity?

[Ralph Alcorn]

Our experience has been that for a hot desert day, 3 miles per liter is
about how much is used. It is essential to supplement this with some sort
of electrolyte source. Pop Tarts or sweet and salty bars are better than
nothing. REI has NUUM tablets which have worked fairly well for us. We
carry a variety of the electrolyte packets, tablets, etc, and each day have
one 2 liter container with an electrolyte mix. We have a morning break and
afternoon break where we always have a poptart, and if needed, a drink from
the electrolyte loaded water. Of course, if it is really hot, and your
umbrella is not sufficient, stop in a shady spot (or rig one) till things
start cooling down (about 4:30).

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Ralph Alcorn
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Shepherd Canyon books, Publisher of
We're in the Mountains, Not Over the Hill: Tales and Tips from Seasoned
Women Backpackers (also in Kindle), and
Camino Chronicle: Walking to Santiago (also in Kindle)